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Mary Sue
Charleston, SC
Trident Technical College, Culinary Institute of Charleston
- Program: Culinary Arts Technology, A.A.S.
- Focus: Built a strong foundation in professional food preparation, cooking, and presentation while also learning the hospitality side of the industry, including quality standards, sanitation, and the real-world pace of working kitchens
Comfort Food Twists, Seasonal Cooking, Creative Flavor Pairings, Easy Weeknight Dinners, Flexible Pantry Cooking
Mary Sue Parker is the spirited, flavor-chasing heart behind MarySueAndSusan.com. She is the kind of cook who can walk into a kitchen with a loaf of bread, a few garden herbs, then somehow leave with a dish everyone asks for again.
Her cooking style was shaped by equal parts training and instinct. Formal culinary study gave her the structure, technique, and confidence to understand how recipes work. But her real magic comes from how she loosens the apron strings on all that knowledge and makes it feel fun.
Mary’s Accomplishments
- Developed a growing library of original home-style recipes for Mary Sue & Susan
- Created signature twists on classic comfort dishes inspired by Southern kitchens
- Helped shape the site’s voice into one that feels friendly, funny, and approachable
- Became known for recipes that encourage confidence, creativity, and second helpings
Behind The Scene
Collecting vintage recipe cards, cooking with seasonal produce, hosting casual family dinners
Mary’s Favorite
- Turning humble leftovers into a dinner that feels brand new
- Adding a last-minute splash of something bold and realizing it was exactly right
- Cooking for a full kitchen where everyone talks over each other and steals bites early
- Giving old-fashioned dishes a fresh little wink without losing their soul
- Watching people go quiet after the first bite because the food is doing all the talking
Mary’s Advice
“Some people follow recipes exactly. I follow them lovingly… and then I get an idea. The best meals usually happen somewhere between good planning and a very confident last-minute decision.”